As I save my pennies for a new saw, I'm still struggling with where to focus my efforts. Here is my use case:
- What - Clearing brush (buckthorn), storm damage, some campfire wood (do not heat with wood)
- Use - Maybe 2 weekends a month for a couple hours each day
- Bar length - I think an 18" bar is plenty for my use
- Other saws - Poulan 2025 (14" bar, circa 1998)
- About me - Experienced user, fix my own stuff
What I get will be paired with the existing saw. For as much bashing as green Poulan's receive, this little saw just won't die. I appreciate that pro level saws are very nice but a $600-700 saw just isn't feasible or reasonable for the little use it will get. I'm thinking $350-400 is justifiable to my wife and my wallet. Money is tight but I have debris I could clear now. I'm not confident in my abilities to judge a used pro saw; most used saws I see around look pretty beat up and offer very little savings over new prices.
So I'm wondering about the 50-60cc Husqvarna Rancher saws and how they perform over the long term with good fuel and care? I understand they are not a pro saw build but neither is my little green monster that is still running 16 years and several cords of wood later.
Thanks!
- What - Clearing brush (buckthorn), storm damage, some campfire wood (do not heat with wood)
- Use - Maybe 2 weekends a month for a couple hours each day
- Bar length - I think an 18" bar is plenty for my use
- Other saws - Poulan 2025 (14" bar, circa 1998)
- About me - Experienced user, fix my own stuff
What I get will be paired with the existing saw. For as much bashing as green Poulan's receive, this little saw just won't die. I appreciate that pro level saws are very nice but a $600-700 saw just isn't feasible or reasonable for the little use it will get. I'm thinking $350-400 is justifiable to my wife and my wallet. Money is tight but I have debris I could clear now. I'm not confident in my abilities to judge a used pro saw; most used saws I see around look pretty beat up and offer very little savings over new prices.
So I'm wondering about the 50-60cc Husqvarna Rancher saws and how they perform over the long term with good fuel and care? I understand they are not a pro saw build but neither is my little green monster that is still running 16 years and several cords of wood later.
Thanks!